Crime & Safety

SR17 Cleared Since Downed Tree Snarled Traffic

CHP reported a severe traffic warning Wednesday morning on the southbound side of the major commuting thoroughfare south of Idylwild Road.

LOS GATOS, CA -- State Route 17 is smooth sailing Wednesday afternoon, hours after the California Highway Patrol issued a severe alert because of a downed tree that blocked the right lane on the southbound side and consequently snarled traffic.

The road is open with no problems as of 5:30 p.m.

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